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I haven't yet started this project but it is coming up very soon and I need to know parts sources for the brakes. The story goes that the brakes worked when it was last parked. Don't know how long, but they went out before I bought it. I've got the service manual for reference and he 
Re: 1962 D500 2-ton flatbed truck brakes
Posted by: PwrWgnDrvr (76.220.73.---)
Posts: 1,438
Date: September 29, 2022 10:36PM

Google the wheel cylinder and master cylinder part #'s to find rebuild kits and/or possibly replacements. #'s are cast on them. I did the brakes on an old 60's IH dump truck last summer. NO wheel cylinders were available, but did find cup/spring/dust cap kits. Weren't cheap! Napa found the rubber hose from frame to rear axle after looking thru 50 pages of pictures in their books. You will have to have brake shoes relined and pray you don't need drums! I have a couple D500 axles that might have usable drums and other parts if you strike out elsewhere.

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